Mushroomhead to Perform at Chicago Fango Show
FANGORIA ENTERTAINMENT is proud to announce the return of the SHOCK*N*ROLL SPOOKTACULAR concert event to the Chicago WEEKEND OF HORRORS show, starring Filthy Hands/Megaforce Recording artists MUSHROOMHEAD!!!
The concert takes place on Friday, March 6th in the Grand Ballroom of the Wyndham Chicago O’Hare at 6810 N. Mannheim Road in Rosemont, IL. Doors open at 9pm.
Also appearing are performance artist and FANGORIA Spooksmodel Shannon Lark, with between set sonics courtesy of Chicago’s own DJ Brianne.
The concert is to FREE to all FANGORIA’s Weekend Of Horrors ticket holders on a first come first served basis. Details at registration day-of-show.
Non-Weekend of Horrors attendees can buy tickets for the Shock*N*Roll show in advance for $25 + applicable service charges by clicking HERE while supplies last. The Shock-N-Roll ticket includes a complimentary Friday admission to the Weekend of Horrors. This show will sell out so buy your tickets early!
A Very Bloody Valentine at NEO
Hate Valentines day? Love it? Well it doesn’t matter because we have an event for you!
Come join the lovable Kitty Zombie at Neo for “A Very Bloody Valentine”! That’s right, Kitty is hosting a night of zombies, zombie pin-ups, and love for all on Valentines Day. Dress up as your favorite dead sex symbol/heart throb. Get dolled up and join the Zombie Pinup contest brought to you by Sinister Visions inc. Winners will be featured on www.zombiepinups.com and don’t forget the prizes, one of which will be you and Kitty for a pinup-style photo shoot!
Zombie Pinup contest starts at 1:00 am – get there early to ensure your place as space IS LIMITED.
So bring your sexy self and enjoy a Valentines evening that you are sure to remember.
For more info go to www.neonightclub.com / www.kittyzombie.com / www.zombiepinups.com
There is a cover charge and this is a 21+ bar only. Sorry to those not yet old enough. But Kitty has plans for more all ages events soon! So come early for sexy zombie goodness!!!
Neo
2350 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
Edgar Allan Poe Stamps!
RICHMOND, VA — The father of the “mystery novel,” and one of America’s most extraordinary poets and fiction writers was immortalized on postage today when the U.S. Postal Service celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe. The stamp honoring Poe was dedicated at the Library of Virginia in Richmond where several dignitaries — including Poe’s distant cousin — spoke of his accomplishments. The 42-cent First-Class commemorative stamp is available nationwide today.
FREE FRIDAY THE 13TH TICKETS
We just sent an email out to everybody on our mailing list that includes information on how to get FREE TICKETS to an advanced screening of the FRIDAY THE 13TH REMAKE! If you’re not on the list, NO TICKETS FOR YOU. What are you waiting for? SIGN UP NOW! http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=1102243238968&p=oi
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CHICAGO WEEKEND OF HORRORS OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
Friday, March 6
2:15 P.M.
GREETINGS
With our hosts, CREATION chief Adam Malin and FANGORIA editor Tony Timpone
2:30 P.M.
PREVIEWS
Future Fears
3:30 P.M.
PREVIEWS: “BEAST” & “BRAINCELL”
The gruesome details behind two new indie gorefests with actor Joe Zaso and scream queen Raine Brown
4:00 P.M.
PREVIEW: “PLAGUE TOWN”
Director David Gregory gives us the scoop on his old school killer kids shocker!
4:30 P.M.
BILL MOSELEY
The star of THE DEVIL’S REJECTS and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 is now in THE GRAVES, DEAD AIR and HALLOWEEN 2!
5:10 P.M.
TOM TOWLES
This guy has been in everything: HENRY, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, THE DEVIL’S REJECTS, HALLOWEEN and many more!
5:40 P.M
H.G. LEWIS
The legendary Godfather of Gore, who gave us BLOOD FEAST, 2000 MANIACS and WIZARD OF GORE.
6:30 P.M.
HORROR ROCK PANEL
Members of Mushroomhead and Fashion Bomb, as well as video producer David Greathouse and Fango’s Scott Licina and James Zahn discuss the horror-rock connection
9:00 P.M.
SHOCK-N-ROLL SPOOKTACULAR!
Prepare yourself for another mind-blowing show with performances by Mushroomhead, Fashion Bomb, Weekend of Horrors Spooksmodel Shannon Lark & DJ Brianne. (In Main Auditorium, separate ticket, check at registration for details.)
Saturday, March 7
11:30 A.M
PREVIEWS
Future Fears
12:30 P.M.
LLOYD KAUFMAN LIVE!
The Troma chief and TOXIC AVENGER and POULTRYGEIST director previews his Sunday seminar.
1:15 P.M.
ASHLEY LAURENCE
The lovely actress from the HELLRAISER films, LIGHTNING BUG and others is here to bewitch us!
2:00 P.M.
MASTERS OF ITALIAN HORROR PANEL
Datsa Italian! With Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST), Lamberto Bava (DEMONS) and FX artist/director Sergio Stivaletti (WAX MASK, DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE). Hosted by Paolo Zelati
3:00 P.M.
PREVIEW: “ALIEN TRESPASS”
Actress Sheila Larken (“Margaret Scully” from X FILES) gives us the scoop on the new sci-fi horror comedy.
3:40 P.M.
PREVIEW: “THE GRUDGE 3”
Acclaimed director Toby (SPLINTER) Wilkins discusses Kayako’s latest ghostly rampage
4:15 P.M.
DOUG BRADLEY, HELLRAISER
The man who is Pinhead discusses his career in fear!
5:00 P.M.
TRIVIA CONTEST
Test your terror trivia to win cool prizes!
5:30 P.M.
COSTUME /TATOO CONTEST/SPOOKMODEL CONTEST
Enter at registration!
9:00 P.M.
COCTAIL/DESSERT PARTY
Sunday, March 8
11:30 A.M
PREVIEWS
Future Fears
12:30 P.M.
PREVIEW: “VINDICATION”
Meet director Bart Mastronardi, whose new chiller Clive Barker calls “a triumph…what a real horror movie looks and feels like.” Also appearing: actor Alan Rowe Kelly
1:00 P.M.
ROBERT KURTZMAN
The KNB co-founder-turned-director is back with new movies including TO LIVE AND DIE, BUMP and HISSS
1:30 PM
FANGORIA ENTERTAINMENT PANEL
Be on hand for major announcements from the company’s Scott Licina, James Zahn and Mark Kidwell
2:00 P.M.
GEORGE ROMERO
The director of the DEAD is back with a brand-new zombie movie! See the first footage!
3:00 P.M.
TOM SAVINI
The actor, director and splatter FX great discusses his countless movies like DAWN OF THE DEAD, CREEPSHOW, FRIDAY THE 13TH, MANIAC, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN and GRINDHOUSE
3:45
AUCTION
Bid on some great stuff, including the autographed stage banners
4:30 P.M.
JEFFREY COMBS
The “Re-Animator” himself is here with news of his upcoming roles in PARASOMNIA and THE DUNWICH HORROR
5:15 P.M.
“TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE” MOVIES REUNION
The cast & crew of the first two film reunite: Marilyn Burns (“Sally”), Caroline Williams (“Stretch”), John Dugan (“Grandpa”) and FX artist Tom Savini
6:00 P.M.
WILDCLAW THEATRE
A special horrific presentation from this local terror troupe!
